Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Mi 5s: SD821 flagship with an ultrasonic fingerprint and metal unibody.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2016·$300·Score 60/100
Mi 5s brought the SD821, a metal unibody and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor to $300 in 2016 — a strong value flagship of its day.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.15" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 821
Memory
3 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/2.0
Battery
3,200 mAh
Weight
145 g
What stands out
- SD821 at $300.
- Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
- Metal unibody + IR.
- Quick Charge 3.0.
What to watch
- Small 4 MP selfie.
- 1080p LCD.
- Mono speaker.
- Support ended.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 2 (2017)
$649 · score 88/100